Success of Implants in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Authors

Osman Khan, Columbia University College of Dental MedicineFollow
Kathryn Gauch, Columbia University College of Dental MedicineFollow
Alison Newgard DDS, Columbia University College of Dental MedicineFollow
Ezzard Rolle DDS, Columbia University College of Dental MedicineFollow

Keywords

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), dental implants

Abstract

With the development of effective antiviral medication, patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are living longer, with fewer comorbidities. Because HIV is a chronic disease, patients are looking for long-term solutions to dental care. As dental providers, it is important that we treat patients to the standard of care. Currently, implants are the standard of care for treating edentulous areas. Dental providers may be hesitant to recommend implants in patients with complex medical conditions like HIV. However, research has shown that if a patient with HIV is well-controlled, dental implant success is the same as with a healthy non-HIV infected patient.

Recommended Citation

Khan, Osman; Gauch, Kathryn; Newgard, Alison DDS; and Rolle, Ezzard DDS (2024) "Success of Implants in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 90: No. 5, Article 5.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol90/iss5/5